Algeria secured a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 following a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso, with Captain Riyad Mahrez scoring the decisive penalty. In a thrilling Group F match, Mozambique defeated Gabon 3-2 to secure their first-ever AFCON victory, ending a 39-year wait. Also in Group F, defending champions Ivory Coast drew 1-1 with rivals Cameroon, with a goal from Manchester United winger Amad Diallo. Sudan also secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Equatorial Guinea after an own goal in the 74th minute, putting them in contention for the knockout stages.